Planning Guide

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Planning Guide

• For the College Bound Junior

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Planning Guide for the College Bound Junior

• This is the year of
• Decisions
• Decisions
• Decisions

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There are steps you can take this year to make
the college process easier!

• Step 1 Study! Your grades are a reflection of
  your abilities.
• Step 2 Continue to be involved in your school!
  Join a club / organization or play a sport.
• Step 3 Continue your volunteer and community
  service efforts.
• Step 4 Prep for the SAT!

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Time Management is the key to accomplishing these
steps. The following is a guideline of activities
for each month or semester.
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The Fall Semester

• AUGUST through January
• Update your resume in your College Foundation of
  North Carolina (CFNC) account! Include summer
  volunteer and community service or summer
  enrichment experiences
• Prepare for your classes! Study. Do your
  homework. Ask your teacher for assistance if
  needed!
• Attend the WCPSS College Fair in September

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• Begin to explore career possibilities. Check with
  your schools Career Development Coordinator.
• Use CFNC to investigate colleges. Which ones
  offer a degree in your area of interest? Check
  out the admissions criteria. Make a list of your
  favorites!

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• OCTOBER
• Take the PSAT/ NMSQT
• This test is offered free of charge to all
  juniors. It will assess your abilities and help
  you prepare for the SAT.

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December/January

• Meet with your Guidance Counselor to review
  your PSAT scores. The Score Report from the
  College Board has valuable information designed
  to help you prepare for the SAT. In addition,
  tools to prepare and practice are available from
  the College Board and CFNC.

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The Spring Semester

• Study! Your grades are important.
• Stay involved with your school and community.
• Update your CFNC account.
• Sign up for the SAT! Registration deadlines are
  posted on your schools website and at
  collegeboard.com. Dont forget to use the free
  test prep options CFNC, College Board and your
  PSAT results!!

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Its time to PLAN!!

• Make an appointment for you, your parents or
  guardians and your counselor to review your
  academic progress, discuss course selections for
  the senior year, and discuss your college
  options.
• Your counselor has great advice to offer!!

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• Review your list of college favorites.
• Plan your college visitations! Spring Break
  provides a great window of opportunity! Most
  colleges and universities will sponsor an Open
  House. Check the specific college website for
  details or contact the school directly. Most
  schools will provide a tour upon request. Call
  the admissions office at your favorite colleges.

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MarchRegistration for the SENIOR YEAR

• Choose your senior classes with care. Colleges
  will expect you to maintain the rigor of your
  courses. Continue to challenge yourself.
• THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO SLACK OFF

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Summer before your senior year

• Continue to visit colleges of interest
• Update your CFNC account
• Consider which teachers you would like to ask for
  letters of recommendation. Be considerate. Make
  your request 3 to 4 weeks in advance. Give them a
  copy of your CFNC resume!
• ATHELETES Register with the NCAA Clearing House
  to insure your eligibility for Division I and II
  schools! Go to NCAAclearinghouse.net for more
  information.
• RELAX!

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• Taking the time to prepare during your junior
  year will make a difference during your senior
  year!
• Congratulations Class
• of 2008!!